Brentford will take on Chelsea on Saturday, 13 September, as the Premier League returns from the first international break of the new season.
The hosts have started the season with one win and two losses, but have historically always been a better team on home soil, so will believe they have every chance of taking something from the match this weekend.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are currently in second position in the league table after picking up seven points from a possible nine so far.
As part of this week's round of Premier League betting tips, check out our Brentford vs Chelsea prediction below.
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Brentford vs Chelsea prediction: The visitors to get the win
Key Stats
- Chelsea won their only other PL away match this season.
- Brentford have failed to score in four of their last five home matches against Chelsea.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in two of Chelsea's three league matches this season.
Correct score prediction: Brentford 0-2 Chelsea
Brentford haven't been overly convincing so far this season, while Chelsea are still riding the wave of winning the Club World Cup in the summer. If the Blues are serious about challenging for the title this season, then these are the types of games they can't afford to drop points in.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts start as the favourites
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Brentford vs Chelsea odds are where I expected them to be, with the visitors priced as the odds-on favourites. Ladbrokes have given Chelsea a 57.1% chance of winning the match, while Brentford have been given a 22.7% chance of picking up the three points at the Gtech Community Stadium.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Brentford
Despite Chelsea being the bigger club, it is Brentford who have the superior record in recent H2H matches. The Bees have lost just one of their last seven matches against Chelsea, and haven't lost to the Blues at home since a Carabao Cup tie in December 2021.
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Brentford preview: A debut for Nelson?
Brentford lost Yoane Wissa on deadline day, but it wasn't the worst day in the world for the Bees as they managed to bring Reiss Nelson in from Arsenal. The exciting forward is in line for his debut this weekend. Vitaly Janelt could recover in time for the match, after skipping the international break to nurse an injury.
Predicted lineup: Kelleher (GK), Kayode, Collins, Van den Berg, Lewis-Potter, Yarmolyuk, Henderson, Damsgaard, Outtara, Nelson, Schade
Last five matches
- Sunderland 2-1 Brentford
- Bournemouth 0-2 Brentford
- Brentford 1-0 Aston Villa
- Nottingham Forest 3-1 Brentford
- Brentford 2-2 Monchengladbach
Chelsea preview: Too soon for Palmer
Cole Palmer is unlikely to be risked here, even though the England playmaker has returned to training this week. Romeo Lavia, Benoit Badiashile and Liam Delap are all also out injured but there could be a first Chelsea outing for former Manchester United man Alejandro Garnacho.
Predicted lineup: Sanchez (GK), Gusto, Tosin, Chalobah, Cucurella, Enzo, Caicedo, Estevao, Neto, Garnacho, Pedro
Last five matches
- Chelsea 2-0 Fulham
- West Ham 1-5 Chelsea
- Chelsea 0-0 Crystal Palace
- Chelsea 4-1 AC Milan
- Chelsea 2-0 Leverkusen
Player to watch: Alejandro Garnacho
Alejandro Garnacho is in line for his first Chelsea appearance this weekend, and the talented winger has plenty to prove. While there is undoubtedly plenty of ability there when it comes to Garnacho, he has already faced serious accusations about his lack of work ethic and humility. Can he develop these attributes in London?